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OY08 YOW

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,621 mi
Last recorded95,621 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YOW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 95,621 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 618,897 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 89,385 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured n/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 77,110 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,458 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,393 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 45,393 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,484 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,403 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,144 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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OY08 YOW is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 56,518 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY08 YOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY08 YOW registered?

OY08 YOW is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is OY08 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY08 YOW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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